When you buy an apartment, townhouse or strata duplex in NSW, you are buying a share of the whole building, so the strata records matter as much as the contract. We review the strata report, levies, by-laws and minutes, and explain what they mean before you commit.
What we check for strata purchases
| Area | What we look for |
|---|---|
| Levies | Current levies and any arrears on the lot |
| Special levies | Levies raised or proposed, and who pays them under your contract |
| Capital works fund | Whether the fund can cover planned works |
| Defects | Defect claims, building bond inspections and major repairs |
| By-laws | Pets, renovations, parking and short-term letting |
| Insurance | Building cover and claims history |
Read our guide to strata reports in NSW before you make an offer.
Selling a unit
We prepare the contract with the strata plan and by-laws attached, and order the strata information certificate needed for settlement adjustments.
Common questions
FAQs
Do I need a strata report?
It is not legally required, but strongly recommended before you exchange.
Can you help with a two-lot strata duplex?
Yes. See duplex title types in NSW.
What if the building has defects?
We explain what the records show and what it could cost you, so you can negotiate or walk away before you are bound.
City Peak Conveyancing acts on NSW property only. This page is general information, not advice about your circumstances.